Everyone can help in reducing energy consumption in many ways. Apart from improving energy efficiency (with which we deal in a companion paper), significant energy saving opportunities exist in our homes and everyday life. Some of the most common tips for energy saving are:
- Install air temperature regulators (thermostats) in rooms that don’t have one.
- Set the thermostat at a lower temperature for heating and at a higher temperature for cooling. This can save almost 6% of the energy needed for heating or cooling per degree Celsius. For example, 21°C in the living room and 18°C in the bedroom is more than enough for heating!
- Try to minimize idle electrical loads, which are no so ‘obvious’. Don’t just switch off electrical appliances but unplug them when possible or use power plugs with a power switch.
- Switch off lights when you don’t really need them.
- Operate the washing machine and dishwasher only at full loads and at the lowest possible temperature.
- Turn off computers or screen when you are not using them, use power management capabilities to reduce energy consumption.
- Avoid using your car whenever you can. Use the public transport as often as possible and get a bike for short travels. When you cannot avoid using a car, try carpooling!
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